Walkerton man pleads guilty to unemployment insurance fraud

INDIANAPOLIS – A Walkerton man who pleaded guilty to unemployment insurance fraud will serve time and be forced to pay back $15,593.68 he fraudulently collected.

According to State of Indiana, Phillip Endicott, 46, pleaded guilty to the charge on July 5 after an investigation showed Endicott was working and receiving wages while claiming unemployment insurance benefits.

He was sentenced to 36 months, 12 of which will be served on home detention.